School is back in session in Howard County, which means the Friday night lights will shine over the football fields, cheerleaders will be rooting for their team, and fans will yell in delight when the home team scores a touchdown.

Walter Cross Field continues to evolve as Kokomo School Corporation adds the next level of modifications to its football stadium. The turf installation on the main field is well underway but behind the stadium is a turf practice field that the Wildkats have been practicing on.

Kokomo High School freshman phenom Tionna Brown continued to sizzle in track and field by claiming three victories at the North Central Conference Girls Track Championships held at Lafayette Jefferson High School. Participants battled through cold and windy conditions during the evening meet.

A field of 384 teams will begin play later this month as the pairings for the 51st Annual IHSAA Baseball State Tournament Series were announced. Host schools will announce playing schedules in the days to come which will then be added to the online brackets at MaxPreps.com.

There is nothing like a great view from an airplane, especially at 12,500 feet when one still can make out details of the earth below. Kokomo High School wrestling coach Ryan Wells recently had that view flying high above Tennessee – and then he jumped and had the time of his life.